Decoding Darkness

The new Armasight Operator 640 1–4x35mm is a rugged, no-compromise clip-on system designed for professional-level use.

After putting the NOCPIX QUEST H50R thermal binoculars through the paces, I can confidently say: this is one of the most impressive thermal systems I’ve ever used.

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes It’s not every day I get to tour a thermal manufacturer’s facility. So when Pulsar invited me to check out their Lithuanian headquarters, which also serves as one of their primary assembly locations, I couldn’t pass it up. Over a week, our group got to see how thermal optics are assembled, tested, and prepared for shipment. [...]

With a traditional optic, you would see the clump of grass but not the coyote. With a thermal optic, that coyote can be seen as plain as day.

This is my second experience with a SIG Sauer weapon light, and I’m mostly impressed with the SIG FOXTROT-MSR Compact weapon light. 

Choosing the right weapon light can be overwhelming, but the Holosun RAID (Rifle Area Illumination Device) stands out with its impressive performance and user-focused design.

The Low Profile Mission Recorder (LPMR-X) is a lightweight, compact recording system designed for attachment to night vision devices, such as the PVS-31 and PVS-14.

Now, InfiRay Outdoor has released the RH25 V2, a significant evolution of its predecessor that improves nearly every aspect of its design while retaining the versatility that made the original so popular.

Editor’s Note: At SHOT Show 2025, NOCPIX introduced a new model to this lineup; the NOCPIX ACE S60R. It has the same features as what you’ll read about and watch below but features a 1280 core and a 2x native magnification. You can read about it here. Introducing two exciting new thermal products from NOCPIX—a [...]